Can a teenager move out - 16 years old?
Question Details:
I want to know if a 16-yr-old can move out from their parents home, and move into another home in a different town? I plan on going to high school still and finishing and then going to college. And I also plan on having a job when I move out.
In Kansas, a juvenile can petition a court for a declaration of emancipation. You must reside in the county where you file the petition for at least one year prior to filing the petition. I would be glad to file a petition on your behalf. Feel free to email me at sean@roadlawyer.net or call me at 913 441 5025 if you wish to pursue this.
Sean Santoro/Attorney at Law/Licensed in KS and MO
Until you are 18 you are under your parents legal control. There is, however, an exception if the minor becomes "emancipated". Emancipation is a legal process in which a judge decides that you are old enough and mature enough to handle your own personal and financial matters. This allows you to conduct business without any adult supervision or control. An emancipation proceeding is begun by filing a petition in the district court of the county where you live.
You will need to show that you have a job and can support yourself, that you have a place to live, and other requirements. Your best bet is to speak to an attorney in your area about all of this. Check with your state social services department about free/low cost legal services that may be available to minors.
